ProLine® Master 55-Gallon Atmospheric Vent Gas Water Heater

ProLine® Master 55-Gallon Atmospheric Vent Gas Water Heater

Model HWRX-55

The ProLine® 400/401 Series gas water heater is designed to deliver an economical performance that can lower your energy bills and also provide long-lasting value.

Featuring a 55-gallon (nominal) tank and a 60,000 BTU gas burner, the HWRX-55 Standard Vent delivers a first hour rating of 83 gallons and a recovery rate of 65 gallons per hour. With an 0.62 Uniform Energy Factor, this water heater is not ENERGY STAR® qualified. It carries a 8-year limited tank warranty, and meets Low NOx emission requirements.

Many factors affect the actual performance of a water heater. This represents our closest approximation of your likely experience with this water heater in Ashburn, VA, but actual performance may vary depending on factors beyond our ability to control or estimate. To view or adjust our assumptions of the most common factors that impact this product’s performance in Ashburn, VA, please view the advanced settings. *Annual energy costs are estimated from the energy efficiency of each water heater, your household’s estimated water usage & set temperature, the average groundwater temperature for your location, and residential energy prices as reported by the Department of Energy.

Advanced Settings

Your Selections

Single Shower Length (minutes)

Back to Back Showers

Showers at the Same Time

Average Shower Length (minutes)

Max Tub Size (gallons)

Your Installation

Location

Nolensville, TN 37135

Power Source

Electricity

Available Space

84" x 28" x 28"

Your Installation

Zip Code

Power Source

Venting Type

Height (inches)

Width (inches)

Depth (inches)

Assumptions

Shower Flow Rate

2.1 gallons/minute

Bathtub Flow Rate

5 gallons/minute

Tank Set Point

135°

Average Air Temperature

67.5°

Mix Temperature

104°

Tub Max Fill Level

2/3

Average Hot Water Usage

64.3 gallons

Mobile Home

No

Assumptions

Shower Flow Rate (GPM)

The showers in homes built after 1992 typically have a flow rate of 2.1 Gallons Per Minute.

Bathtub Flow Rate (GPM)

Bathtub faucets typically have a flow rate of 5 Gallons per Minute.

How hot do you keep your water heater?

The initial setting is 120°F, but you're in control after installation.

Average Air Temperature

What’s the average air temperature in the room where your water heater will be installed? The national average is 67.5˚.

Average Hot Water Usage (gallons)

The average US household uses 64.3 gallons of hot water each day.

Mobile Home

Localized Data

Cold Water (average)

57°

Cold Water (winter)

45°

Emissions

No Emissions Requirements

Electricity

$0.0977/kWh

Natural Gas

$9.98/Mcf

Propane

$2.484/gallon

Localized Data

What's the average temperature of your groundwater?

The average temperature is °F.

What's the winter temperature of your groundwater?

The winter temperature is °F.

Local Emissions

Cost of Electricity

The average cost per kWh is $ .

Cost of Natural Gas

The average cost per Mcf is $ .

Cost of Propane

The average cost per Gallon is $ .

You've indicated a desired tank temperature of 135˚F.

If you want to increase the water heater thermostat(s) setting(s), install thermostatic mixing valves at each point of use. The thermostat(s) on this water heater have been factory set to 120°F to reduce the risk of scald injury. Higher temperatures increase the risk of scalding, but even at 120°F, hot water can scald in a matter of minutes. If you choose a higher temperature, thermostatic mixing valves are particularly important to prevent scalding.

DynaClean™ Diffuser Dip Tube

CoreGard™ Anode Rod

Our anode rods have a stainless steel core that extends the life of the anode rod allowing superior tank protection far longer than standard anode rods.

ProLine® Master products have increased anode protection with either longer, or multiple anodes depending on model.

How it Works

Gas water heaters heat water by burning either natural gas or LP (propane). Gas water heaters need a source of air and also need to be vented properly. Cold water enters the water heater through an internal “dip tube” which forces the cold water to the bottom of the tank and pushes hot water out through the outlet connection. This arrangement provides the most hot water for a given tank size. Most gas water heaters use a pilot light. The pilot light on some models also generates the power needed to operate an electronic gas valve. When cold water enters the tank, the temperature sensor on the gas control tells the main gas valve to open. Gas flows to the burner where it is lit by the pilot light. The air needed by the burner is supplied by the room where the water heater is installed. The exhaust gases are vented to the outside. When the proper temperature is reached, the main gas valve shuts off. Because water can corrode the steel tank, we glass line the inside of the tank and install an anode rod to help reduce corrosion. The temperature and pressure relief valve is a safety device designed to open if the internal temperature or pressure of the tank exceeds certain limits. Water heaters should be large enough to provide adequate hot water even when temperatures are cold and household demand is greatest.

Certifications

8

year

limited warranty

0.62

Uniform Energy Factor

Product Specifications

Tech Specs

Nominal Capacity:

?Nominal capacity is the representative number pursuant to the safety standard certification process for water heaters

Incentives

Rebate and incentive programs provide cash-back to consumers for the purchase of appliances that meet certain energy efficiency
standards. Often, these standards are tied to the ENERGY STAR® program.

Cash for Appliances is designed to encourage the purchase of energy efficient appliances. Consumers who purchase ENERGY STAR® or
CEE qualified appliances can receive cash rebates. Most states are offering rebates in the $50 to $250 range.